OLED screen offers a huge upgrade ; Bigger screen, but still very portable ; Stand is a lot sturdier now ; Increased storage capacity

No performance upgrade ; No substantial upgrades for docked mode

The Nintendo Switch OLED is a fantastic upgrade for portable play, with the new screen looking significantly better than the one on the standard model. But with no substantial upgrade for docked mode, it isn’t a worthwhile purchase for those who just...

Larger 7-inch screen makes a difference ; OLED provides perfect blacks and accurate colors ; Enhanced speakers sound fantastic

No upgrades in TV mode ; Internal specs remain the same ; Durability concerns still not addressed

The Nintendo Switch OLED is a welcome upgrade but one that pleases more than it wows. It's an inherently flawed product due to the console's original hybrid design: dock the Switch OLED, and the benefits of the sumptuous new 7-inch display, redesigned...

OLED display is stunning ; Long-lasting battery ; Premium design and build quality ; 64GB of internal storage

Not as powerful as PS4 or Xbox One ; Handheld console is quite big

The best thing about the Nintendo Switch OLED is how easily you can switch between playing on your TV to gaming on the go - that hasn't changed. What has changed is what it's like to play on the handheld console. Whether you're using it alone or with...

OLED panel brings less bezel and general visual improvements ; Some of the best first-party titles on any console ; Kickstand vastly improved ; The best mobile Switch experience to date

64GB on-board storage is small (despite being double of original) ; It's no 'Switch Pro' - as some had expected

Don't confuse this console with the rumoured 'Switch Pro' and, for buyers wanting the best of both portable mobile and desktop play experiences (running it on a TV is the same as the 'normal' Switch) the OLED model is clearly the best of Nintendo's...

OLED displays are simply much nicer to look at ; Much, much improved stand ; Decent speakers ; More storage

Larger display only shows up the limitations of 720p more ; Pretty heavy for a handheld ; Unchanged performance and battery life ; More reflective than before

The Switch is starting to show its age, but there are enough improvements here to make the Switch OLED a tempting upgrade for handheld players

– Much better screen, increased storage capacity, sturdier stand

– No performance upgrade and no changes to docked mode

The OLED screen makes a big upgrade to an already excellent console when you’re playing in portable mode, and several other touches including a revised stand and better speakers also have improved the experience. However, if you play primarily in TV...

Bigger & better display ; Much-improved kickstand ; Refined design all-round

No resolution or performance upgrades ; Joy-Con drift remains an issue

The Switch (OLED) is the best version of the console for those who are yet to buy one, but it's a trickier upgrade since there are no performance improvements. The OLED display is excellent, and it's joined by a new kickstand and small quality of life...

OLED displays are simply much nicer to look at ; Much, much improved stand ; Decent speakers ; More storage

Larger display only shows up the limitations of 720p more ; Pretty heavy for a handheld ; Unchanged performance and battery life ; More reflective than before

The Switch is starting to show its age, but there are enough improvements here to make the Switch OLED a tempting upgrade for handheld players

OLED screen is stunning ; Ethernet cable slot is very welcome ; Hybrid gaming is perfect for the new normal

No GPU or CPU upgrades ; The new dock is a bit fiddly to set up ; Joy-Cons are unchanged

To OLED or not to OLED, that is the question. Whether or not to buy this console is a personal choice, and we’d recommend different things to different people depending on their preferred style of play.